You have probably heard the saying, “Be careful whose toes you step on.”

This Great Blue Heron seems completely unconcerned about such advice as it stands on the “toes” formed by the roots of what remains of an old tree.

The ongoing drought at Jordan Lake has exposed many stumps that once lay hidden beneath the water. They can be hazards for boaters and swimmers, but the birds seem perfectly content to take advantage of the situation. For a heron, an exposed stump is simply a new perch with a waterfront view.